Is CONSORT a Risk of Bias Tool for Experimental Studies: A Big Misunderstanding
February 2025
in “
Journal of Caring Sciences
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TLDR CONSORT improves trial reporting but doesn't assess bias.
The document clarifies that the CONSORT statement is designed to enhance the clarity and consistency of reporting in randomized controlled trials, but it is not a tool for assessing the risk of bias (ROB) in these studies. It emphasizes the importance of understanding this distinction for systematic review researchers, journal editors, reviewers, and readers to avoid misconceptions about the purpose and application of the CONSORT statement.
